Rachel Barrentine
Gilroy, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2011 | SELF
Music
Press
"Rachel virtually swept the awards at the Gospel Music Association’s IMMERSE event, winning Best Semi-Pro Song, Best Artist and the coveted Disney’s Best in Show. Her latest album, Finally Home, is set to release 5.14.13. Rachel's music highlights God's goodness and faithfulness amidst the backdrop of prolonged chronic illness. If you're asking God the hard questions or running low on faith, Rachel's music is a great place to land." - GMC
"Rachel virtually swept the awards at the Gospel Music Association’s IMMERSE event, winning Best Semi-Pro Song, Best Artist and the coveted Disney’s Best in Show. Her latest album, Finally Home, is set to release 5.14.13. Rachel's music highlights God's goodness and faithfulness amidst the backdrop of prolonged chronic illness. If you're asking God the hard questions or running low on faith, Rachel's music is a great place to land." - GMC
"Rachel, I am loving your music! Lyrics, vocals, instrumentation: girl, you got the whole package." - Karisa Clark - Key Radio, Utah
"Rachel, I am loving your music! Lyrics, vocals, instrumentation: girl, you got the whole package." - Karisa Clark - Key Radio, Utah
Interview spotlight with Rachel Barrentine. For details, click on the URL. - Lifter Magazine
Interview spotlight with Rachel Barrentine. For details, click on the URL. - Lifter Magazine
Discography
Radio Single released Sept. 2013 - "Let Yourself Be Loved" along with official video.
Finally Home - released May 2013, along with Rachel's first companion devotional book.
(Finally Home is currently getting airplay on radio stations in California, Texas, Utah, Pennsylvania, and online.)
American Idol LP - 2012 (Getting radio airplay in Texas)
American Idol EP - 2011 (Avail. on Noisetrade.com only)
Departure EP - 2010 (Streaming on Spotify)
Single: "Overwhelmed" The Invitation Compilation Project - 2010
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Bio
Authentic. Real. Refreshing. Memorable.
Rachel, a jeans and t-shirt kinda girl from San Francisco, has the ability to tell a story thru music in a way that is instantly contagious. Her music is fun, catchy, and easy to resonate with. In concert, she weaves her personal narrative of music, chronic illness, goofiness, and grace in a way that leaves you inspired. She's the real deal. Honest, down-to-earth, and "one of us."
Rachel has a unique story in that she has battled through 15 years of chronic pain and illness. This struggle for answers and health has deepened her music, her faith, and her ability to help others discover God and His everyday grace.
Her song, "Take Me by the Heart", was the national winner of the Gospel Music Association IMMERSE Song of 2010. In 2011, Rachel went back to sweep Immerse winning Song of the Year, Artist of the Year, and Best in Show (Disney grand prize) - earning her an opportunity to open for TobyMac on the Cinderella Castle Stage at Walt Disney World.
Rachel was interviewed on Lifter Magazine's artist spotlight:
(http://liftermag.com/interviews/232-rachel-barrentine)
She was also featured on Gospel Music Channel's website as the Download of the Week:
(http://www.uptv.com/music/download/rachel-barrentine-ready-listen)
Rachel's style can be considered Contemporary Christian Pop, with acoustic nuances of folk and rock.
People say Rachel sounds like: Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, Jaime Grace, a female version of Chris August, Colbie Caillat, and JJ Heller.
Albums are fully produced with a band.
Live performances can be solo (acoustic guitar, vocal, looper, and keys), or with a band.
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